Convert horsepower (water) to foot pound-force/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s], or Convert foot pound-force/second to horsepower (water).
1 hp (water) = 550.253077856 ft*lbf/s. To convert horsepower (water) to foot pound-force/second, multiply the value by 550.253077856; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf/s = 0.00181734558196 hp (water)). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hp (water) = 550.253077856 ft*lbf/s
- 1 ft*lbf/s = 0.00181734558196 hp (water)
- 10 hp (water) = 5502.53077856 ft*lbf/s
- 100 hp (water) = 55025.3077856 ft*lbf/s
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Foot Pound-Force/second
1 hp (water) = 550.253077856065 ft*lbf/s
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to ft*lbf/s:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 550.253077856065 ft*lbf/s = 8253.79616784097 ft*lbf/s
Horsepower (Water) to Foot Pound-Force/second Conversion Table
| horsepower (water) | foot pound-force/second |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (water) | 550.253077856 ft*lbf/s |
| 2 hp (water) | 1100.50615571 ft*lbf/s |
| 3 hp (water) | 1650.75923357 ft*lbf/s |
| 5 hp (water) | 2751.26538928 ft*lbf/s |
| 10 hp (water) | 5502.53077856 ft*lbf/s |
| 20 hp (water) | 11005.0615571 ft*lbf/s |
| 50 hp (water) | 27512.6538928 ft*lbf/s |
| 100 hp (water) | 55025.3077856 ft*lbf/s |
| 500 hp (water) | 275126.538928 ft*lbf/s |
| 1000 hp (water) | 550253.077856 ft*lbf/s |
Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Foot Pound-Force/second
The foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of work done or energy transferred, where one foot pound-force is the work done when a force of one pound-force moves an object one foot.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force per second has been used historically in engineering and physics, especially in the United States, as a practical unit of power in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot pound-force per second is primarily used in certain engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for expressing power in systems where imperial units are standard, though it is less common with the global shift towards SI units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (water) in foot pound-force/second?
1 horsepower (water) (hp (water)) = 550.253077856 foot pound-force/second (ft*lbf/s).
How do you convert horsepower (water) to foot pound-force/second?
Multiply the horsepower (water) value by 550.253077856. For example, 25 hp (water) × 550.253077856 = 13756.3269464 ft*lbf/s.
What is 10 horsepower (water) in foot pound-force/second?
10 hp (water) = 5502.53077856 ft*lbf/s.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (water) or the foot pound-force/second?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 hp (water) = 550.253077856 ft*lbf/s.